Oran Na Mara Cafe in Highland

I am surprised by the number of poor reviews of this cafe. My experience here today was excellent. There is set meal for Sunday lunch. Today it was turkey and all the trimmings. Very simple but very good and good to see proper home cooking and good service. Booking is needed but as it is a small family run place that is understanable. Highly recommended.

We were passing this place in torrential rain on our motorcycle tour, and needed somewhere to take shelter. The really kind and caring owner took pity on us, and despite having a fully booked sunday lunch crowd, he invited us in to warm up, with coffee and bacon rolls. What a lifesaver! Thank you SO much! This place is rightly very popular with the local crowd, and no doubt gets a lot of summer visitors too, so it looks like u should book ahead if u can. Also, great views (when the rain clears!)

Have visited this cafe for breakfasts and Sunday lunches. All has been of very high quality. Dogs are welcome. Sunday lunches MUST be booked in advance. They are so popular. Thanks to Andy and his wife and daughter.

This cafe showed up on Google Map when we were planning our NC500 trip, and looked interesting. And so it turned out to be! It is quite small, homely, and everything we had was cooked to order. Lovely coffee and breakfast baps, served in no time at all. Having been there, I would book ahead next time as it is small. There are loads of souvenirs available too.

Booked a table for family of 7 for breakfast. Lovely views with binoculars and bird spotting books to spot the variety of birds visiting the gardens. Breakfast was delicious. Lovely quality bacon and sausage and toast and not at all greasy. Coffee was excellent and piping hot. Giggled reading the banter on some of the Tripadvisor reviews from stuffy customers in the past whilst waiting. Will try and return before leaving the area as the coffee was the best I’ve had around here this trip.

Excellent and friendly place to visit, we’ve been coming here for years and love it! Book on Sundays for a great Sunday lunch, look for them on Facebook to find out what is going to be offered.

I visited Oran Na Mara twice this week. I’m not sure what came over me really. I always have the bacon and egg sandwich on a visit here. Without fail. Until now. Something snapped inside my head I think, and caused me to abandon all my usual protocols I think I stick to “the usual” as I know how delicious it will be. And I couldn’t bear to risk disappointment by leading myself astray and making an off piste choice Yet this is exactly what happened. The gentleman owner was quite certain that it would be the aforementioned usual, as he, with a flourish, tapped his biro on his order pad and said “Will it be the bacon and egg sandwich?” - to which I replied, with the faintest hint of a quiver in my voice, “no - I’ll have the full breakfast please Andy” Naturally Andy was sure I was joking. Or had been drinking. Or both. But I wasn’t. A similar occurrence happened on my return visit when I ordered the burger, with cheddar, bacon, and pickled gherkins Both were equally delicious and I now have three firm favourites from the menu. On my next visit I feel sure I will revert and at least choose one of those three. Equally, I may go completely giddy and take a further step into the unknown It’s always lovely food at Oran na Mara, and superbly presented. Along with great coffee, good banter and lots of lovely birds to view (on the bird table and feeders!) including a ‘new to me’ bird this trip - a siskin - a beautiful yellow/green finch The wife and I travel from Melvaig and back to visit, a round trip of 42 miles. Booking recommended

Had Sunday lunch here with friends. It was the first time we had visited and we ere not disappointed. It was a set menu of roast lamb with beautiful fresh vegetables. The food was absolutely delicious and plenty of it, so much so that I could not finish it all. I declined dessert but what my friends had looked amazing. Booking is essential as it is quite small but very friendly and service is very good. There is also a lovely gift shop with very nice items as well as the resident dogs who are very friendly. I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely go again.

Great spot great food and service definatly not a miss and fantastic views service with a smile and 2 lovely dogs to greet you

Lovely food and gorgeous views across Loch Ewe. Great banter with the proprietor. I would recommend you all to stop off and enjoy this wee gem before hitting Gairloch.

Visited 3 times during our week staying in the area. Excellent Sunday lunch and breakfasts are very tasty. Fabulous views, lovely people who made us feel very welcome and great service. Would highly recommend.

Always lovely food, it never disappoints I have the egg and bacon sandwich. This is homemade bread, with 4 rashers and two fried eggs. It has to be eaten with a knife and fork. There are other things on the menu I’d like to try. However this sandwich is so good, that if I choose something else, it will have big shoes to fill. It’s not a risk I’m prepared to take I am braver regarding my hot beverage choices, and try to mix it up a little. This week I had a latte, and it was delicious Oran na Mara is usually busy and I would recommend booking in advance. If you wish to use the toilet facilities, you’ll need to ask the man behind the counter for the door code

Stopped for lunch. Very popular but small café with an amazing view - best to phone ahead for table if you know your are going. Menu had some Gluten free options such as toasties.

Les endroits pour manger sont rares dans la région. Nous avons découvert celui-ci par hasard mais quelle découverte ! Service amical, des produits en nombre limités mais faits maison, une petite boutique bien sympa. De plus, la vue est superbe et j'aurais passé des heures à regarder aussi les oiseaux autour des mangeoires. Et quel calme ! Parfait...

Beautiful and unique place, lovely food (Scottish breakfast) and very nice and friendly staff. Even my dog had a great time with owners dog Millie. Highly recommended x

Stopped for a breakfast before heading home. Pet friendly as my dog was playing with the owners. Lovely craft gift shop. Nice food

Owners couldn’t have been more kind- we were cycling the North Coast 500 and arrived for lunch on a Sunday without realising it was Sunday lunch by booking only. Despite managing booked guests, they made us coffee and sausage sandwiches (plus dessert…) as we were way through a 90-mile day and really not able to go anywhere else. Lovely people.

Great find! Beautiful location with amazing views over the Loch. Food was lovely and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit.

Wow 🤩 absolutely amazing Sunday lunch with THE most stunning view across to the Isle of Ewe. Beautifully cooked delicious food with excellent service & conversation. Very busy because it was Father’s Day but lovely relaxed atmosphere in a delightful spot. Would definitely recommend!

What a great find that we went back a second time. Excellent views over Loch Ewe with the most amazing bird feeders that attracted a great variety of birds. From sparrows to robins, siskins, gold finches, great tits and song thrushes amongst many others. (apologies to the bird varieties not mentioned) The food was excellent and the owner, Andy, was very friendly and would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone who's passing.

We had a great lunch here with brilliant soup, cheese scones and coronation chicken rolls. It is a small cafe which I can see could not easily accommodate large groups in one sitting. So checking ahead seems sensible. That said, we were 4 people with no booking and were made very welcome indeed. The owner was knowledgeable about wildlife and was very helpful.

Bizarre. Dropped in to see if we could have a.coffee. Turned away because we didn't have a booking. Given the clear impression that we were being unreasonable expecting to be served a drink without phoning ahead. You might be lucky and get a pleasant reception but probably more sensible to look for somewhere else.

Andy and Kimberley along with their new addition Milly the puppy are so welcoming and the food the serve is fresh and delicious. They also cater for gluten and dairy free intolerances. Andy is a character and is very friendly. He is very knowledgable of the surrounding area. If you’re on the NC 500, pop in. You will also find lots of pictures, ornaments, lamps, home knitting etc.

Fantastic gem of a place on the NC500 route. We pulled in for a quick snack and stayed for over an hour watching the birds and the great view. Food was great. Defo worth a visit.

We stopped in for breakfast, the gentleman couldn't have been any nicer and full of conversation while we were there. Breakfast rolls were lovely. Highly recommended

My husband & I stopped for an impromptu lunch here as we passed through Aultbea today. What a lovely place it was, and we are so glad we stumbled upon it. Lovely food, including a very tasty cheesecake from the specials board (the owner kept the last 2 slices for us when we asked when ordering). Beautiful views, loads of birds feeding furiously on the outside feeders.Would definitely stop here again when passing through.

How ignorant and arrogant is the guy that owns this cafe. I arrived in a group of five and committed the sun of leaving the outside door open to allow the fifth member of our group to come in from the car park. As we walked across the cafe floor, the owner shouted at us (in front of other customers), “WHICH ONE OF YOU IS CALLED JESUS?” sarcastically referring to the door being open. When I explained that there was a fifth person coming in, no apology was made. Not content with his initial attempts to alienate his customers I then discovered after we left that he’d asked another member of our group (who went to the till to pay), if “JESUS WAS STILL UPSET?” And people wonder why their businesses don’t flourish? I can’t say I was surprised to find other reviews on here describing the owner as having an ‘attitude’; the fact of the matter is, he does. I suspect that, even if he saw this review, his arrogance would prevent him from taking anything onboard about how to speak to customers so I hope that this post serves a purpose by maybe encouraging people to try elsewhere and give their money to other nearby cafes that are more deserving of their custom.

On a recent trip to the Western Highlands, my wife and I came across signs for the Oran-Na-Mara cafe & gift shop - so in we went for lunch.We were 'welcomed' by a rather dour Lancastrian gentlemen but we decided to stick with and have lunch.I had a Coronation Chicken sandwich for my lunch which was THE BEST Coronation Chicken that I have EVER tasted. Not only was the sandwich filling out of this world, the bread was superb.My wife thoroughly enjoyed her lunch as well.Despite concerns with the 'welcome mat', we will definitely go back to this cafe again if we are in the area.

Popped in here today after a visit to the nursery garden and Mellon Udrigle. We were getting a bit hangry as it had been a while since breakfast. It was fantastic. One black pudding scotch egg and one coronation chicken, both with all the trimmings and home made bread. Friendly service, fabulous views. Well worth stopping for.

Pretty Good food. Awesome views. Bit like going into Granny’s front living room though. Some local knitwear for sale. The OTT toilet lock looks like a solution in search of a problem. Good value for money

Sign at bottom of the road leads you up to the cafe and we were so looking forward to having nice coffee and cake. Cycled up the hill to find the cafe closed and we were not alone.....many people encountered the same problem!!!!! Why oh why can’t the owner’s not put a sign at the bottom of the hill saying it’s closed. Seemingly it’s been closed for months.

The views from the cafe are really superb. The food and drink was really good. it is so good to get home cooked food that really is home cooked. The price was really good too. There was a lovely atmosphere in there and we really felt we were being looked after really well. It is good to see the range included gluten free foods. There is a lot to see in the cafe as there are lots of local goods to have a look at and buy. This is somewhere we will visit again when in the area.

Not sure if I should write this review as I can almost read the Managements response before I finish. I wish I could give this a higher rating as there is not a lot wrong with it. The food and drinks were good (except I got a chewy bit in the treacle tart and I thought the portion size slightly small). However, mine host didn’t seem to have a sense of humour. I asked if the coffees were available as large to which he said there is only one size, standard or large and I didn’t get a smile when I said “isn’t that a bit Irish”? Oops he now knows who I am. So I asked for a large Americano with cold milk to which he said “a white coffee” but then brought an Americano with separate milk! The only other thing that was a bit off putting was the locked toilet. Now I do understand why it is done as unfortunately tourists will abuse it as a free loo stop but it is a pain going to the toilet only to find the door locked then need to go back to the counter to request the access code. However there is no problem and the access code is freely given. I hope he enjoys his response, it’s just a pity we can’t respond to his response!!

My wife and i enjoyed a meal when on holiday in the area recently. Service was efficient and good. Food was was very tasty - what more could you ask for?

Called in with my wife and grandson for some lunch....couldn’t have been better.....food was fantastic(home made burger recommended) we were made to feel very welcome.Absolutely fantastic views.We are in the area again in a couple of weeks and will definitely be calling again.....see you soon Kim and Andy

Lovely food and delicious home made cakes/cheesecakes. Friendly staff that made us feel at home in their cafe with a wonderful view.

Sehr heimelig und gastfreundlich. Mit grossen Panoramafenstern und schöner Aussicht. Sehr gute hausgemachte Scones und richtig gute Kaffeemaschine.

We had a nice stop here. Good food & drinks, nice music, impressive view and lots of birds on the bird feed.

We come to Oran Na Mara every week or so since we moved to the area.The food is always amazing and I always leave full to the brim!The view is simply outstanding being up the hill a bit, you can see right out to the Minch.Always worth a visit

With a nice view on the beautiful Loch Ewe and on small birds enjoying a extensive dinner in front of the cafe (several birdfeeders) and, besides, good coffee and cakes, this is not a bad place to visit..

Breakfasting here was all you needed to start your day. Great rolls with plenty of tea and coffee to enjoy. Cakes and meals on offer for other hungry visitors. Ice-cream in the garden for thise who enjoyed the sunshine.

We spent the weekend in this fantastic e unique area of Scotland.

We booked in late in august and stayed at the flat upstairs. The flat was great and enough space for 2 of us. Really enjoyed the bath !!!!. The views over Aultbea Bay was just fantastic. The restaurant/ cafe downstairs was great too with a good choice of food. Breakfast and lunch was to good quality. I just wish we could have had the smoked mackerel, that we were given as a taster which was absolutely fab , on the menu it will be a great !!!. Thank you so much for such a lovely stay ... hopefully we will be coming back.

What a location.....the big picture windows offer a spectacular view over Aultbea. We stopped here just for tea and cakes and we were not disappointed - the snacks we ordered all received big thumbs up.

As the other reviews are mainly positive, perhaps I was unlucky on my visit. The chap on duty wasn't welcoming and I felt very odd, not just me as the next two groups who came in barely got a word out of him either.

Homemade soups, tasty cakes with fabulous views and good banter from Andy. There are binoculars for use by customers to enhance the views on the window.ledge, these are not needed for the view of the bird feeder.

We loved this cafe which was virtually on our doorstep as we stayed at Sui na mara one of the Aultbea Lodges. My cheese scone was perfect and my husband had no complaints about his home-made cake!

Having had a terrible experience at Aultbea Hotel [see separate review] after driving a long way visiting the Russian Convoy Museum, we were greeted warmly, and given a seat at the window where we could take in the view whilst watching the local birds feeding at the bird-table. Very soothing indeed

Popped in for a coffee, what a surprise! Lovely little place with a very varied menu. I had a strawberry tart, looked good on display, looked even better when it arrived smothered with cream and strawberry juice. Also full of brick a back and trinkets. Ended up buying a clock!

With a lovely sea view and a garden full of wild birds it is nicely situated. A large selection of pannini's sandwiches and deserts all delicious, are available and the proprietor is very friendly. It is also an Alladin's cave of all manner of gifts for sale, some handmade

Just had lunch in here today, had a delicious bacon and cheese panini, could really taste the bacon. A little salad and coleslaw which were both really tasty, and a delicious special hot chocolate, would highly recommend this cafe and the owner was nice too...clean and nicely furnished.

Simple mais très bon, prix raisonnables, bon accueil et cadre agréable. Nous n’avons vraiment pas regretté notre halte de ce midi!

Two of us had an amazing Sunday brunch here while on holiday in the area. Everything was nicely cooked and great value. Nothing was a bother to the owner, who served us. The view from the huge window was stunning. Best breakfast we've had for a very long time. Just sorry we didn't have time to return another day for more. Next time!

We visit family in Aultbea a couple of times a year and the kids insist we come here for their favourite bacon rolls. Nice, relaxing atmosphere. Wonderful coffees and cakes too. They love watching the birds with the binoculars that are there to use. Will be back next visit!

Dieses Cafe ist ein Geheimtip. Sehr gastfreundlich. Kleine, feine Küche. Es liegt sehr versteckt an der Strasse Richtung Gairloch. Also nicht verpassen.

While visiting our friends Bobby & Gloria at Aultbea we had a very pleasant stay at this B & B and would definitely use it again.

Would have loved to have a coffee here but they don’t allow dogs and there is only one option for outside seating and it wasn’t very welcoming.

We are very familiar with this part of Scotland but had never been to this cafe before and were very pleased we called in. It was first thing in the morning and we very much enjoyed a breakfast roll and cake with coffee and tea, overlooking the truly inspiring view from the cafe which is situated up a light incline from the main road (on the right as you travel from Gairloch to Ullapool). The cake was delicious and coffee and roll very much enjoyed too. We were particularly impressed with the range of vegetarian food on offer as well as meat dishes.The cafe itself is light, airy, clean room with these wonderful views and as well as serving a delightful range of food it also sells a range of gifts and home items. We had planned to call back again after our meeting in Ullapool that day to have tea and explore the beautiful sheepskin rugs on display but sadly did not make it back in time - we got stuck behind a very slow-moving vehicle for miles and we arrived just before it closed. We definitely recommend it as a lovely cafe!

I too am surprised at some of the previous comments. My husband and I had breakfast here on 26.06.18 whilst completing the NC500. The food was lovely and I tried veggie haggis and ate it all! The view from here was lovely and we were made to feel very welcome. Considering we turned up at 11.10 am, which might have been considered a bit late for breakfast, there was no issue in providing it for us. The crafts, cards and gifts were lovely too - plenty to look at. The added bonus was that it was lovely and cool inside which was certainly not the case outside. All in all, a great experience. And we didn't use the loos!!

I was surprised by the previous comments made in respect of this establishment. Having found it whilst touring the north of Scotland, l can honestly say it was a delight, the view was magical. Binoculars were present for all to use. Directly outside the panoramic window were several bird feeders. The food was of good quality and priced reasonably. Will visit again when in the area.

Went into this establishment to have a look at the crafts and have a bite to eat on entering looked at limited stock of crafts then went into area where food was served... the person behind counter did not offer a courteous smile or hello .., just looked at us as if to say hurry up n order something... I did not like the atmosphere within this area or the vibes being given out by this man.. perhaps he was upset that we had used the toilet facilities, hence his torn face ... could I suggest a note be put up at the front door that unless your going to spend money you are NOT WELCOME.. when this man realised we weren’t buying any crafts of having something to eat he became obnoxious shouting at us. I have never experienced anything like this in my life .. anger management course wouldn’t go amiss ... I will ensure anyone I know does not step foot into this establishment to receive similar treatment from this vile little man

Dropped in for a late breakfast yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the food and coffee. The views from the café are magnificent. Also it was lovely to watch all the various birds at the bid feeders.

Visited this place to have a look at the gift shop, nothing caught my eye, I went to the toilet on exiting, as I came out the toilet, this man who had been serving behind the counter previously was shouting at my younger sisters, whom I had been traveling with, he was raging for some reason, why I still do not know. I do know,that I was shouted at, and screamed at, not to return, before he slammed the door behind me, missing my fingers by not very much. I think a mental evaluation on this staff member might be in order.

Great cafe to enjoy a leisurely lunch with magnificent views over looking Loch Ewe. The owners work tirelessly to provide good quality food at a reasonable price.

Great location for food watching the birds and the tranquil harbour below. The best breakfast on nc500

lovely food in friendly atmosphere with great views. The little gift shop has an odd mix of things for sale so worth digging around. Gluten-free food available

My wife and I first visited ten years ago when this cafe was very quiet but we loved it so finally we returned as we were in the area again. It is now run by a hard working couple who told us they were regular visitors to the cafe and jumped at the chance to buy the place when it came on the market. They're doing a great job. The food was excellent. But this place is no longer almost unknown. It was very busy when we visited. We had tea and cakes and really enjoyed the food. Although we didn't have sandwiches ourselves, others on nearby tables did and they looked very tempting. One thing that has not changed over the years is the lovely view from the windows which look over nearby Aultbea. We shall certainly visit again.

This is a lovely, homely, friendly place to stop for a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. Tasty freshly made soup and rolls, very reasonably priced. Good selection of delicious home baking.Also has a super array of greetings cards and binoculars for sale.

Lovely soup and a roll for lunch, busy, good service. Fortunately noticed they sold binoculars, but at that stage wasn’t absolutely sure I’d lost mine! However, returned next day, bought new pair - and a couple of delicious strawberry tarts to take back to the cottage.

Stopped here for a relaxing breakfast and natter.

we were made very welcome did not have long to wait for our lunch and when it came it was excellent the stilton soup was the best I had ever tasted. we all were very pleased with the food and we are looking forward to going back in the summer.

Friendly and quality with good value. No-one could be disjointed by a stop here. Stunning views and close to main road.

Very tasty soup, lovely textured home-baked bread. The toffee apple fudge cake is exceptional with light sponge & the right level of tartness in the apples to offset the sweetness of the toffee. Views from window across the loch & variety of birdlife visiting the garden. Friendly hosts tend to every need. Worth a visit

We just called in for a hot drink as we were travelling around the area. The place is really well presented and everthing is spotlessly clean. A really nice touch is the bird feeding area which sees a constant stream of birds! We will pop back for a meal when in the area next.

Went here several times during our holiday and were never disappointed, with good soup and fantastic salads etc. The cakes are to die for. Highly recommended.

Live locally but don't get to visit often enough! The coffee is so good, and hot! Great light lunches and we had mushroom soup - best I've ever tasted. Fantastic view overlooking Loch Ewe. The cafe is spotlessly clean and nice decor. Be lovely in winter with the log burner lit! Busy with locals which is always a good recommendation. Don't miss a stop here and then pop down to the Arctic Convoy Museum to learn all the history of Loch Ewe.

If you are looking for a good place to stop for coffee or light lunch/snack etc.

We had visited Oran na Mara when several years ago and noticed straight away that it had changed (now more of a cafe than a shop with a few tables). The place was a great place to visit for lunch before and that definitely hasn't changed, in fact of anything it is better (apologies to the previous owners!). There was a great choice for veggies and it's the first place I've really seen that offers a choice of gluten free. The food was all prepared freshly as was the coffee and the prices were extremely reasonable. We went on a Sunday and then mid-week and both times the place was busy - including several locals which is always a good sign. The coffee was amazing (and I am very fussy!) - best we had in the area - and the paninis were the best around - in fact I wish we were closer as we would definitely be regulars! Andy was a hoot (I don't get some of the comments about him being rude or the place being like a morgue!) and him and his wife (and the girl who was there on the Sunday were all very friendly and nice). As I mentioned it was very busy both days, however, Andy was there on his own out front mid-week and worked through the orders methodically - would prefer that to someone juggling 4 or 5 at a time and getting them mixed up. I don't class this as `slow service' this is having a meal in a calm and relaxing environment with a bit of banter thrown in. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

Well worth a stop for lunch or just a coffee. Food is really good and we were made to feel very welcome. Absolutely stunning view from the picture window. Not obvious to find, but following the signs will get you there and it is definitely worth the extra little effort to turn off the main road and find it. If you just drive by you are missing something special.

Great spot outside Aultbea for lunch or tea. I enjoyed the soup and homebaked bread and the fine view of Loch Ewe. Freshly redone and a wonderful painting and gifts collection. Reasonable prices too. Relaxing and comfortable.

We visited this cafe on our annual holiday and called in on our way to spend the day in Ullapool. I went in first, while my husband parked the car and ordered 2 coffees and 2 bacon sandwiches. At the time there were only 2 tables occupied and quite a few empty, including all of the 4-seater tables in the window. As the view is stunning, I wanted to sit there, but the gentleman serving directed me to a 2-person table in the centre of the room with a rather serious face and no real attempt at pleasantry. I would have understood had the cafe been busy at the time, but it wasn't and there were plenty 4 seater tables spare.

Stopped in on a visit to Altbea after visiting Inverewe Gardens.

We ate some typical Scottish dishes for brunch in this cafe. The owner was very friendly and we had some great laughs. The location is only a few minutes from the main road but the directions get you there without any problems.

Very friendly staff, good service, can vouch for the shortbread and yoghurt flapjack. Lots of gifts and cards. Lovely view from the panoramic window.

My husband and I love little cafes like the Oran Na Mare; local, friendly with delicious food. We had mushroom soup with a chicken sandwich. Both were very filling, along with a pot of tea. The view is gorgeous atop a hill along the loch. If you are looking for a local establishment with charm you should stop here.

New owners since our last trip some time ago.

This is a wonderful little place. It's a little off the road and you need to follow the (rather impressive) signs to get you to the place, but it's worth it when you get there. The view over the loch is truly spectacular, especially when a wonderful rainbow appears over the shore in the distance I've attached a photo). The cafe has enormous windows and they are so clean that you don't really realise that they are there - they must be cleaned daily. The place looks a little run down outside - there are rust stains on the white walls, a cracked window, that sort of thing and it nearly put us off; but don't let this put you off - once you're through the door it's lovely inside.

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Well signposted. Just keep going up the hill with plenty of parking.

Wow! This is one amazingly special place in a beautiful part of the world. Fabulous selection of delicious goodies on offer - three different soups on offer, real chicken sandwiches (not the usual processed offerings here!), scrumptious scones, mouthwatering cakes - and lots, lots more! Breakfasts looked great too. All served with a fantastic view across Aultbea and by friendly people.

Visited with my wife whilst travelling on holiday. The male server was rude to myself and other customers. Did not serve Customers in the order they arrived. When I went to the counter to ask him to serve us next he did not despite our having sat in the Café for over 30 mins. When my wife then said he was serving people out of order, he insulted my wife who then said we were going. As we left he made another comment which was both ageist and insulting. We would advise everybody to AVOID this café like the Plague unless you like having tosuffer poor service and insults

We've struggled to find somewhere for lunch the last couple of days but stumbled upon this little gem.

We had lunch just on the off chance as we passed by and we're not disappointed by both the food and the service. The food was fresh, reasonably priced and very tasty. The service was quick and very friendly. There's also a gifts selection, with quite a variety of things on offer from local arts and crafts to other more standard gifts. Well worth a visit.

If you're traveling by motorbike, don't bother stopping here unless you want to be spoken to rather abruptly for the heinous crime of placing your helmet on the table.

We live on the Isle of Skye and took a wee break over to Aultbea. We were staying in the lodges, and on our arrival our two young children (and ourselves!) were pretty hungry.

Stopped in here this morning after reading some great reviews here on trip advisor. We weren't disappointed!! Having a small dog with us meant that we had to sit outside, which wasn't a problem given the lovely weather! Bacon rolls were excellent, plenty parking, easy to get to, good value, lovely little range of gifts to buy. The homemade baking looked lovely and the hosts were very friendly. Even the dog and cat came to say hello. Worth a visit!!

We visited Oran Na Mara last week (today is 7th June 2017) as I had been there before and remembered it. The home baking and soups are excellent - I mean EXCELLENT! They taste gorgeous and the view out of the "wall of windows" over the loch is absolutely beautiful. Go there - don't hesitate - support that local business. We will definately be back in September when we're in the area again. Oh and the gift shop is good too - especially if you need to stock up on nice cards. I just love the Wrendale designs. Thank you to the owners for the delicious food and cheerful chat. Meg Jay :-)

Husband and I enjoyed Breakfast Bacon Baps all washed down with tea and fresh coffee.

Stayed in Aultbea between 4 - 11 May 2017. Visited the cafe almost by chance on the first morning & then visited every other day of our stay. A simple straightforward menu of delicious & very well prepared food & home baking with great service at extremely low prices. I notice on a few other reviews that suggested the owners were not friendly. I cannot comment on their experiences but both my wife & I found them exceptionally friendly & helpful. We were there during the 'Russian Arctic Convoy Event' & found that it was one of the few local business's who went to the trouble of decorating the place to suit the spirit of the weekend, even including a special menu featuring such delicacies 'Corned beef hash' & 'Spam' etc. Needless to say the views from the cafe are breathtaking & we simply loved the place. In fact I am still getting withdrawal symptoms & might have to pop back up there just to get another of their extra large bacon rolls.

Fantastic small Cafe and shop with excellent food and very friendly Proprietor with a beautiful view over Loch Ewe